MysticGold04 wrote:Just donated to the cause! Thanks for all of your hard work, Merlwiz!

Thanks for both donations.(finding the combo deal)With this new build I should have more time to work.

exploder wrote:That is a good case. My step-dad has the exact same case and he seems real happy with it. I have the same burner, it's quiet and fast. Looks like you are off to a real good start on your new pc.

Thanks for confirming that the burner works.1st time with a case that has the power supply at the bottom.

Kendall wrote:We have reached our goal of getting the financial support necessary to completely build the necessary system. As of next Wednesday I'll be completely shutting off donations for this particular purpose, closing the Paypal account, and sending Merlwiz a cashier's check for the total amount of the donations received via Paypal and by Mail.

I would very much like to thank everyone who donated to this cause. Anyone wishing to further support this should make their donations directly to Linux Mint. Again thanks.

For the CPU, have you considered an Athlon II X4? Not sure about the pricing over there, but they're about the same as the Phenom II X2s where i am. Should blow it away in everything bar gaming, where they're about on par.